The movie Runaway Nightmare, created in 1982, is a fusion of action and comedy. Directed and written by Mike Cartel, the movie stars Mike Cartel, Al Valletta, and Seeska Vandenberg. This article uncovers details about the movie’s filming locations, and offers an insight into interesting and lesser known facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Runaway Nightmare was filmed in multiple locations in California, USA. The filming sites include Toluca Lake and Northridge in Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, Sylmar, and Santa Susana Mountains. Details regarding the specific filming dates are unfortunately not available at the moment.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Al Valletta | Jason |
| Cindy Donlan | Hesperia |
| Jody Lee Olhava | Torchy |
| Cheryl Gamson | Pepper |
| Georgia Durante | Leslie |
| Debbie Poropat | Sadie |
| Alexis Alexander | Vampiria |
| Ina Rose Fortman | Clio |
| Jodie Perbix | Electra |
| J. Christopher Senter | Mr. X |
| Mari Cartel | Andromeda |
| Kathy Mojas | Pandora |
| Karen Stride | Masey |
| Donna Paris | Butch |
| Debbie Holder | Freaky |
| Jill Baker | Zipper |
| Gary Ginthner | Mr. Z |
| Lori Markos | Samantha |
| Mary Ellen Holley | Dee Cee |
| Janet Larsen | Harpie |
| Don Catton | Hammer |
Trivia and Facts
- Mike Cartel, who also directed and wrote the movie, performed his own stunts. For instance, he was hit by a shotgun blast wearing only a semi-protective vest, ran and crashed through a full-size ‘breakable’ glass door and fell into a jukebox during a barroom fight scene.
- The movie features a diverse cast with different roles. These roles ranged from Nevada worm wranglers to members of a female cult group.
- Although the movie was filmed in various locations across California, a significant part of the scenes were set in a desert.
- The plot of the movie takes several twists involving a buried woman, a commune of female cultists, and a plot to steal plutonium from the Mafia.
- Runaway Nightmare was distributed by All Seasons Entertainment and Vinegar Syndrome.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1522225
- Longitude: -118.3614667
- Place ID: ChIJHeib5jO-woARekf-TO20oyE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Northridge, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2354576
- Longitude: -118.5361381
- Place ID: ChIJiUtZIleawoARUmFdWw-rsjM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mojave Desert, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.01099110000001
- Longitude: -115.4733551
- Place ID: ChIJz5jXa0dhz4ARNNowVD7FpAw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mojave Desert, California 92332, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2994874
- Longitude: -118.4588292
- Place ID: ChIJVdlNNCaQwoARpmARhUYseDY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Susana Mountains, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3333332
- Longitude: -118.6009211
- Place ID: ChIJNSWEUuiDwoAR21FBOqyYkUQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Susana Mountains, California 91311, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
